Posts by VanillaMocha73

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So, this is how a "faithful" one of decades goes out

by VanillaMocha73 in

she was my friend through childhood, a regular pioneer for decades, missionary, never missing a single day in the jw worship and this is her send-off:.

http://www.legacy.com/nwclassifieds/deathnotices.asp?page=lifestory&personid=103968847.

she has a jw daughter and family.

VanillaMocha73

Well, I survived. Some people were decent, some queried "Are you reinstated?" - saw my cross and walked off and some just ignored me (best friend included). Funny thing is that her husband, the ex-Bethelite didn't. My mom wouldn't sit with us - you know it wouldn't be OK to be seen with a df'd person, even if you live with them. sigh....

They actually spent a few minutes talking about the sister, which was nice.

And then we went into the typical outline. Something I noticed for the first time was that they keep you so distracted with Scripture-hopping that there isn't time to examine the text and see if it really says what they are saying, or if it is in context or anything. Dunno why I never noticed that before. It's like they don't want you to THINK about the verse they read, they just want you to blanket accept what they said.

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So, this is how a "faithful" one of decades goes out

by VanillaMocha73 in

she was my friend through childhood, a regular pioneer for decades, missionary, never missing a single day in the jw worship and this is her send-off:.

http://www.legacy.com/nwclassifieds/deathnotices.asp?page=lifestory&personid=103968847.

she has a jw daughter and family.

VanillaMocha73

She was my friend through childhood, a regular pioneer for decades, missionary, never missing a single day in the JW worship and this is her send-off:
http://www.legacy.com/nwclassifieds/deathnotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=103968847

She has a JW daughter and family. But this is how she is remembered for her "faithful service." 35 words, including address and time of memorial. No signatures in the guest book. Feel the love JWs have for each other.... Going to torture myself with attending the memorial today in respect to her (she always meant well, didn't know she was misguided by the F&DS). I remember my stepmom's memorial (Lutheran) being uplifting and bringing back many warm memories of her. I am sure this one will be quite different.

First time dragging the DH to a JW kingdom hall as well. I'm sure he'll get a great picture of this outfit. I'm just sure he will immediately feel the Christian love. (tongue-in-cheek).

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The (missing) brackets in the NWT

by kifoy in

it was a great day, that convention day they announced that the new world translation now was to be released in the norwegian language.

first the greek scriptures in 1991, and in 1996 the whole bible.

finally we too were able to read the best translation ever made!

VanillaMocha73

They removed the brackets from the paperback editions of the English NWT - Col. 1:15, 16. You can find them in the old hardback editions. No mentions made of the wonderful changes (tongue in cheek) - just a quiet removal of brackets and pretend that the word was always there.

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HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED LETTERS FROM THE WATCHTOWER.

by badboy in

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friends

any takers?

VanillaMocha73

Sure. I wrote to inquire if they had any records about my df'ing - did not provide congregation, location, anything (a return address only - not one that I was ever a JW at). They wrote back to say that they did not have records but I could inquire of xxx congregation (my old congregation) for further details. Yup, they have records....

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Questions about 1914

by Robman in

hi my name is rob.

im glad that i was able to find this forum website.

i understand that 1914 (the day of jesus' return) was calculated through the book of daniel.

VanillaMocha73

607 is not right. And it came from measuring the great pyramid....

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Can I forbid my ex to see my son???

by babygirl75 in

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friends

before i start, i know a lot of you will say for me to consult an attorney, but just wanted to see if any of you have had to deal with this..... i have primary custody of my son.

my ex was ordered to pay child support the first of each month.

well i hardly ever see a dime of it unless i call him and have to bitch him out to send the state a payment for child support.

VanillaMocha73

Legally... no. Child support and visitation cannot be tied. In our state, however, they take a dim view of unpaid child support. Bank accounts are frozen, wages garnished and tax refunds seized.

Sounds like our ex's read the same book. I just figure that if I see ANY money I am lucky.

North Carolina does garnish wages - doesn't help if he doesn't work - http://www.child-support-collections.com/support-laws/north-carolina-child-support-law.html - It is getting down to where they cannot renew driver's licenses or obtain passports until support is paid in full. I think that is excellent.

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Drinking & Jehovah's Witnesses

by minimus in

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you know, i knew a lot of bethelites and every one of them loved their booze.

as an elder, i would entertain alot of the cos, dos and bethelites and their wives.

it was not unusual for the wives to get loaded while they were at my house!

VanillaMocha73

Yep - more alcoholics per capita in than I have ever found outside.

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Best Field Service "Presentation": Direct Approach. (I'm serious!)

by Open mind in

if you're a less-than-zealous jw still in for family, what do you do if/when you actually get roped into knocking on a door?.

now what many probably do, and i've done quite a bit, is the good old: "hi we're here with the latest wt, would you like to read it?

i have abandoned this presentation for a couple of reasons.. 1. every now & then someone will actually feel sorry for us and accept the mag.

VanillaMocha73

Most who say "Yes" are usually Born Again Christians trying to convert the JW,

Really? I didn't know that. Does it ever work?

Yes, it does.... :-)

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You told me about the weirdo's what about the drunks??

by karter in

we had a hard core bunch of elder drunks all 5 of them could drink like there was know tomorrow my father who was never a jw and liked a drink had nothing on these guys at jw weddings ect they would ask my dad to be barman because he was a big guy know one would argue with he would refuse to serve some elders because they had to much

VanillaMocha73

The elder who slurped down a 6 pack at our house and then attempted to drive his young nephew home and test drive a car for his sister? He protested loudly when I refused to give him his keys and df'd me a few months later...... Totally unrelated right? The elders who read the WT recommendation that they try going without alcohol for a month (in the 80s) and they laughed.... couldn't do it.

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Angrier, if possible

by VanillaMocha73 in

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friends

so.... on top of everything else i have gone through from this cult..... my mother has moved in with us because her apartment with the jw landlords flooded and they could not be bothered to fix it.

so, as a good christian daughter and son-in-law, we didn't bat an eyelash about collecting her and her belongings and incorporating her into our family.

when she needed help moving out, nary a jw showed up to help, nor did they bring an empty box - nothing...... it was my husband (worldy) and i (df'd apostate type).

VanillaMocha73

I think she said it because she was just as angry that the guy would even talk like that. I don't know if she ripped them a new one - I would love to do so. She is not attending meetings and is currently looking for a new church. (NOT a kingdom hall).